An aerial view of the new Jack Lewis Jewelers location at 3011 Galena Road, near Biaggi’s and Ancho & Agave on Bloomingon’s east side.
The project will be designed locally by Kyle Glandon and Paul Scharnett at Hewn Architectural Studio (the new entity formed at the start of 2024 by the merger of Workbench and SAA), and be built locally by Catalyst Construction, led by the team of Andy Kaufmann, Britt Steffen, and Josiah Koch.
It was an honor to have a crowd of family, friends, and colleagues join us for the celebration.
Flanked by co-owner Missy Ranney and wife Ketti, John Carter kicks-off the ceremony with opening remarks.
Father Schultz from St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna leads the group in prayer before blessing the ground.
L to R, Seth & Missy Ranney, and John & Ketti Carter officially break ground at the site of the new Jack Lewis Jewelers on June 13, 2024.
The Ranneys and Carters officially throw the first dirt.
Jack Lewis Jewelers owners Missy Ranney and John Carter pose at the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
An aerial view of the crowd arriving.
The new store will be designed locally by Kyle Glandon and Paul Scharnett at Hewn Architectural Studio. We’ll be sharing the renderings in the months to come.
The new store will be built locally by Catalyst Construction under the direction of project superintendent Josiah Koch.
Carter welcomes the crowd to the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Carter makes remarks during the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Carter makes remarks during the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
John Carter and wife Ketti during the opening remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony.
Father Schultz leads the crowd in a blessing of the new ground.
John Carter and wife Ketti pause for a moment of prayer during the blessing.
Missy Ranney and John & Ketti Carter prepare to throw dirt.
The project team includes Paul Scharnett of Hewn Architectural Studio (far left) and Josiah Koch of Catalyst Construction (4th from right).
Procrastinators, here’s a reason to get your holiday shopping done early.
Tuesday night (Dec. 12) at Jack Lewis Jewelers, we're hosting our annual Whiskey Night, featuring optional whiskey tastings, jewelry discounts, and extended financing options. It's always a good time, and a great chance to create a Wish List for yourself ahead of the holidays…or just get the shopping done early for your family and friends.
Specifically, from 5p-8p only, we’ll be offering 15% discounts on most of the store, 12 months no interest financing (for those who qualify), and an assortment of some rare and otherwise hard to find whiskeys.
Come in, grab a taste, walk around and shoot the breeze with other guests (whiskey makes great small talk to get a conversation started). There’s no charge to attend, and the whiskey samples are complimentary. (Please be responsible and know your limits.) And of course, our cases are jam-packed with watches, wallets, pocket knives, colored stones and dazzling pieces from our well-known designers. So whoever you're shopping for, at whatever budget, we have something for them.
Don't like whiskey? Not a drinker? No problem. We'll also have free cappuccino and soft drinks. Overall, since we know shopping (particularly jewelry shopping) isn't everyone's cup of tea, we're just trying to create a laid back, fun experience to help you find the perfect gift for the ones you love.
So join us Tuesday night (Dec 12) anytime between 5p-8p at Jack Lewis and get the holiday shopping done. Or at least get started while drinking some whiskey.
*Must be 21 to sample the whiskeys. 15% offer excludes Rolex, Tudor, loose diamonds, and may not be combined with any other offers. Some other restrictions may apply. See store for details.